Senior Robotics Software Engineer

We are a well-funded startup on a mission to build the nervous system for AI-powered robots in industrial applications.   Founded by leading robotics researchers, we are growing our dynamic, world-class team to deploy robots at scale. Join us in helping people handle more throughout the supply chain!   We are seeking a Senior Robotics Software Engineer to develop core robotics libraries and runtime application software for Ambi products. In this role, you will rapidly develop, test, and deploy software across the robotics software engineering stack for core product functionality to improve warehouse operations. You will work closely with the Software team and the CTO. You are a good fit if you have:

Excitement about making a real-world impact for people in the warehouse, putting product function first

Eagerness to act as a generalist and solve a diverse set of challenging problems that amplify human potential with state-of-the-art robotics

A bias toward action: you prioritize fast development and testing on hardware versus incubating an idea until it is “ready”

Enthusiasm for owning all phases of the development process from design to implementation to testing to improvements

A desire for career growth and ownership of your work

Proficiency with Python, Linux, and Docker

Experience with C++ or Rust

A strong understanding of software engineering development practices (git, CI/CD), finite state machines, multiprocessing/multithreading, and socket programming

General experience across the robotics software stack, including controls, kinematics, motion planning, and rigid transformations / 3D geometry

Familiarity with project management and acting as tech lead on projects involving one or more other members

A BS in a related field with four years of experience in commercial robotics software development OR an MS/PhD in a related field with two years of experience in commercial robotics software development

(BONUS) Experience in advanced robotics software topics such as controls or motion planning

(BONUS) Experience with APIs, advanced networking, and application software architecture (e.g. Model-View-Controller)

(BONUS) Familiarity with computer vision, grasp planning, collision checking, and/or machine learning

In addition to competitive compensation, we offer benefits such as:

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401k with 5% matching by Ambi

Equity ownership

Unlimited PTO

Partial WFH

Access to a full gym at HQ

Free parking on site at HQ

Free lunches 2x per week

PLEASE NOTE:

All applications must be submitted online for equitable review. We do not accept or review submissions sent via email, including to individual team members or engineers. This policy ensures a fair and streamlined process for everyone. 

FOR RECRUITERS:

This position is direct-hire only; unsolicited resumes from recruiters will not be considered and may result in a fee waiver.

Position title and compensation will be matched to applicant's experience.

Ambi Robotics is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We encourage and embrace applicants of all backgrounds to apply!

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